Irene Jane Buckwalter, 78

December 29, 2018

Irene Jane Buckwalter, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Born in Mt Joy, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Ellen Dodenhoft Bemesderfer.
Irene had worked for the past 22 years at WalMart as an associate at the Lincoln Hwy East location since it’s opening day. Prior to this, she had worked at Two Guys, Alcoa, Donnelly Printing and at Totes.
Irene was a big Elvis Presley fan. She loved crafts and was a great cook, she loved mystery and puzzle games and you could always put a smile on her face by bringing her chocolates and also being known for her roasts and pumpkin bread. You could always find the Hallmark Channel on in her home.
She is survived by her son, Kevin L. married to Lori R. Buckwalter of Lancaster, her daughter-in-law Pam A. Buckwalter of Ephrata, her 3 grandchildren: Samantha A. Buckwalter, Kayla M. Henry, and Austin D. Holtzapple; her 3 great grandchildren: Kiara, Kaiden and Kyle, and by her niece, Sandy Bailey. She was preceded by her son, Robert M. Buckwalter, Jr. who passed in 2017 and by her sister Tootsie, and brother, Nookie.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 6-7PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA with the Memorial Service to follow at 7PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Irene’s memory to the American Lung Assn., 3001 Old Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.